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China Posts Record $1.19 Trillion Trade Surplus in 2025 as Exporters Pivot to Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America Amid Renewed US Tariff Pressures

China reported a historic trade achievement in 2025 on Wednesday, posting a record US$1.189 trillion trade surplus as exporters adapted to renewed US tariff pressures under the second Trump administration. The figure, comparable to the GDP of a top-20 global...
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China’s Industrial Growth Rises Marginally in November, but Weak Retail Sales Spur Calls for Greater Stimulus Amid Looming US Tariff Threats

China's industrial output showed a slight improvement in November 2024, offering a glimmer of hope for an economy struggling with weak domestic consumption and looming trade challenges. However, lackluster retail sales growth underscored the pressing need for more aggressive stimulus...